Is It Hot Enough For Ya?

Nnennaya invited the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers to give us a global perspective on what the climate fight looks like around the world, specifically Nigeria.

This week on "Is It Hot Enough For Ya?" join Nnennaya & Climate Auntie Raya Salter for a special episode ft. fellow youth climate activist, Isaac Vergun. Raya, with over two decades of experience as an environmental lawyer and activist, has been a leading voice in environmental justice. Despite facing belittlement, she remains a true climate hero.

Connect with our guests: https://www.rayasalter.com. @vvergunn & @climateauntie on instagram

Climate Action Game Designer and Environmental Engineer, Katie Patrick is back for episode 4 of IIHEFY season 3. She's not just the mind behind the How to Save the World Podcast, but also the author of the game-changing book, "How to Save the World — How to Make Changing the World the Greatest Game We've Ever Played." Forbes has crowned it one of the top 5 books in social entrepreneurship, and the United Nations considers it essential reading for anyone embarking on digital transformation. In Episode 4, Katie shares her incredible journey and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Katie and learn more about the trailblazing work she has been doing. Connect with our guest: https://katiepatrick.com

For Season 3, Episode 3, Nnennaya interviewed performing artist and climate scientist, Dr. Debanjana Das. Assistant Research Scientist at Howard University's NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. She leads research projects on climate extremes, and global climate change, conducting numerical experiments using global models, and their implications for climate justice. Her latest research paper, "Tropical Cyclonic Energy Variability in North Indian Ocean: Insights from ENSO," has recently been accepted for publication. Beyond scientific research, Dr. Das also worked in stage and film production as an artistic director, choreographer, and executive production designer for a number of notable Indian movies.

  Sheet1For Episode 2, We have well-awarded Architect and Educator Nea Maloo. As a professor at Howard univeristy, Nea Maloo's pioneering approach to multidisciplinary education inspires the next-generation of AEC leaders to create an inclusive and high-performing built environment. She redefines the architectural curriculum, removes barriers in professional practice, and expands contributions to the community.

Kicking off Season 3, we have Kendra Wiley, who was The First Black Woman Legislative Director of the Deparment of Energy & Environment in DC and current Legislative Director for Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker. With her we have Clarissa Smith, Smith is a junior Howard University environmental study major and legal communications minor with a future in environmental law. 'Is It Hot Enough For Ya?' Season 3 focuses on pairing our guests with other climate focused youth who are pursuing their field. Connect w/ our guests: Kendra- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrawiley/ Clarissa- https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-smith-35018422a/ *Note for listeners: This episode was recorded in the fall of 2022 and some situations may have changed*

Sanjana and Benny talk all things climate justice and the role of technology and engineering in the fight for environmentally just world. 

Stephanie Young and Mary-Liz talk all things voter mobilization, voter access justice, and the importance of engaging young people in civic action.

Climate change is a crisis that disproportionately impacts communities of color. And yet, the mainstream environmental justice movement is largely white. Through his work at Green 2.0, Andrés Jimenez is fighting to diversify the environmental movement on the ground and on the hill. Roshan and Andrés talk all things climate justice and why the movement must be diversified to be truly equitable. 

Our Climate Florida Field Organizer Cat Fernandez sits down with Kristy Drutman of BrownGirlGreen to talk all things climate justice, community building, and the importance of uplifting marginalized communities most impacted by climate change.